Reading
How many reading passages are there in the IELTS Reading test?
3
How many tasks are there in the Writing test?
2
How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking test?
3
How many sections are there in the Listening test?
4
What is the highest IELTS band score?
9
How long does the Reading test last?
60 minutes
What do you have to do in Writing Task 1?
Describe a chart, graph, or table
Who do you talk to during the test?
An examiner (a real person)
How many times do you hear each recording?
1
Which two skills usually have the lowest average scores worldwide?
Writing and Speaking
What kind of questions can you find in the Reading test?
True/False/Not Given, matching headings, multiple choice
How many words should you write in Task 2?
250
How long does the Speaking test last?
11–14 minutes
What should you do before the recording starts?
Read the questions
What is the percentage of test-takers who receive Band 9?
A. Around 20%
B. Around 5%
C. Less than 1%
C
What should you do if you don’t understand a word in the text?
Guess from context / look at the sentence meaning
What is one good way to start your essay?
Paraphrase the question or write an introduction sentence
What kind of questions are in Part 1?
Simple personal questions (about home, studies, hobbies, etc.)
Is this statement True or False?
Students can go out of the room during the listening section of the exam.
False
They can do it during Reading or Writing.
The majority of IELTS test-takers score in the mid-range, around Bands 5–7. True or False?
True
Read the paragraph and answer the question:
Many young people today spend a lot of time on social media. They use it to stay in touch with friends, share photos, and learn about the world. However, too much time online can have negative effects. Studies show that students who spend more than three hours a day on social media often sleep less and find it harder to concentrate on their studies. Experts suggest limiting social media use and spending more time doing physical activities or talking to people face-to-face.
What is the main reason people use social media, according to the passage?
A. To play games.
B. To stay connected and share information.
C. To avoid doing homework.
B
Paraphrase this sentence:
Many people think that studying abroad is very expensive.
A lot of people believe that overseas education costs too much.
Answer this question in full sentences:
Describe your favorite place in your city and why you like it.
My favorite place is the park near my house because it’s quiet and I can walk there with my friends.
Which section of the listening test may contain a lecture about dolphins? 1 / 2 / 3 / 4?
4
The average global IELTS score for all skills is around Band ___ .
6